Custom Alaska Charters for Bio-research, Film & Expedition Support in Prince William Sound

Oceanographic Research Vessel - Biological Research Support Nature - Film and Video Support

Over the years Babkin Custom Alaska Charters has supported state, federal and private entities in a wide variety of research and film projects. The vessels and crew have provided housing, transportation, dive and shore support for the various agencies.

The Babkin is a designated Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV).

The Alexandra can also carry an ORV designation for projects of specific time durations. Additionally, the Alexandra is outfitted with a full complement of hydraulic fishing equipment.

Whom We've Worked With

• Tokyo Broadcasting System

• Deutsche Welle (German Public TV)

• United States Forest Service

• United States Geological Survey - Biological Research Division

• United States Army - Corp of Engineers

• National Marine Fisheries Service

• United States Fish & Wildlife Service

• NOAA

• Alaska Department of Fish & Game

• Prince William Sound Science Center

• University of Alaska, Fairbanks

• Alaska Sealife Center

• Public Broadcasting System

• National Geographic Society

• State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources

• Alaska Geographic

Research Studies Supported by Babkin

• Status and Distribution of the Kittlitz’s murrelet along the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island
  and Aleutian Islands, Alaska (PDF).

  
  

• Status and Distribution of the Kittlitz’s murrelet along the Kenai Fjords, Alaska (PDF).
  
  

• River Otter Study with New York Times. (See video below)
  
  

Vessel Specifications